Formula Tab – Data Builder

The Formula tab is the second tab in the Data Builder. MIMIC represents a formula in the Worksheet with the Formula icon.

The Formula tab in the Data Builder includes the following options:

OptionFunction/Description

Formula

Allows users to create a formula from the labels representing each series. A formula is written in algebra using the basic operators: +, -, *, and /. For example, to subtract row 'B' from row 'A' (or A – B).

Description

Indicates the description of the formula. The description displays in the legend for the chart and under the Column heading for the table.

Show in Table

Displays the results of the selected row in a table.

Show in Chart

Displays the results of the select row in a chart.

Chart Type

Indicates a line chart, bar chart, or anchor a symbol as a baseline in a chart. The Invisible setting means that MIMIC does not chart the selected row.

Chart Label

Indicates the chart label displays in the legend of the chart.

Precision

Indicates the number of decimal places that the series will be quoted in.

Edit Chart Stats

Displays the maximum, minimum, average, last or standard deviation in a chart. Checking Apply to All Items applies the selections to any future series.